In 1942, on July 6, the Frank family went into hiding at Prinsengracht 263. Besides the Franks, the Van Pels family and Fritz Pfeffer, in hiding, stayed on the top floors of the secret annex in the back house. When Otto returned from Auschwitz, the Secret Annex was stripped bare by the Nazis and was later opened as a museum in 1960.
Anne shared a room with Fritz Pfeffer, which led to regular arguments about their shared space, especially the desk that Anne wanted for writing her diary. She wrote her thoughts in her diary and hung picture postcards and her movie star collection to brighten her room.
While hiding, Anne wrote in her diary and notebooks, which she had received on her 13th birthday. When she heard diaries were being collected after the war, she rewrote her diary. Her rewritten version of 215 loose sheets is displayed alternately in the museum. In addition, the Beautiful Sentences Book with quotes, and the Story Book with her short stories are also displayed.
A History for Today tells the story of Anne Frank against the background of the Holocaust and World War II. A catalog, a DVD, and a handbook for guides accompany the exhibition. In many countries, there are follow-up activities such as teacher training courses, theatre presentations, and educational projects for school students.
No, entry to the museum is not included. However, some walking tours offer the option to upgrade your ticket to allow you access to the museum.
Yes, in addition to the preserved rooms of the secret annex, there are rotating exhibitions inside the Anne Frank House that delve deeper into the themes of the Holocaust, human rights, and anti-Semitism. These exhibits often include personal artifacts, historical documents, and multimedia presentations that provide further context to Anne's story.
The Anne Frank House is partially accessible. While the ground floor, museum café, and bookshop are accessible, the narrow and steep staircases leading to the secret annex are not suitable for wheelchairs. However, the museum offers a virtual reality tour and other accommodations to ensure that all visitors can engage with Anne's story.
Yes, the museum is laid out in a one-way route that guides you through the different rooms in chronological order, starting from the front of the house and leading up to the secret annex. This route ensures that visitors fully grasp the story of Anne Frank and her family as they moved into hiding.
Wi-Fi is available in certain areas of the museum, such as the café and bookshop, but not inside the annex itself. This allows visitors to fully immerse themselves in the historical experience without distractions.
Visitors typically spend about an hour to an hour and a half inside the Anne Frank House. This time allows for a thorough exploration of the annex, exhibitions, and time for reflection.
No, the Anne Frank House operates on a strict timed entry system to manage the flow of visitors, so your ticket is only valid for a single entry at the designated time.
No special tickets are required for specific areas inside the Anne Frank House. The general admission ticket grants you access to the entire museum, including the secret annex and the various exhibitions.